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Rail trust to be rebuilt with public 'hostage' no more

Rail trust to be rebuilt with public 'hostage' no more

A state government accepts it has a job to do rebuilding trust with its rail commuters after a union was forced to pause industrial action.

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

Customers tapping mad as watchdog warns on card charges

A huge number of complaints over common transactions has Australia's consumer watchdog warning businesses big and small to bide by the laws or risk a fine.

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Regional house prices rise as capital city values fall

Regional house prices rise as capital city values fall

Australia’s historically affordable regional housing markets have continued to demonstrate resilience, compared to a price decline in capital cities.

'More gaps, more drop-outs': rise in complaints post-3G

'More gaps, more drop-outs': rise in complaints post-3G

Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.

Rail commuters get reprieve as union action halted

Rail commuters get reprieve as union action halted

A union stoush that has crippled services on the nation's biggest rail network for months has been put into a cooling off period for the next four months.

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Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency

Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency

Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency

Plots to kill people in Australia foiled by spy agency

Plots by foreign agents to lure and kill dissidents have been foiled by the nation's spy agency, with at least three countries targeting people in Australia.

Steelworks forced into administration to 'save' future

Steelworks forced into administration to 'save' future

Steelworks forced into administration to 'save' future

Steelworks forced into administration to 'save' future

South Australia has ended months of uncertainty over a critical steelworks by placing the plant into administration.

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

'Brave' drug takers cop police presence at test trial

The first music festival to take part in a state's pill-testing trial has been named but doubts remain about how effective the scheme will be.

One rate dip won't cut it with voters who want action

One rate dip won't cut it with voters who want action

One rate dip won't cut it with voters who want action

One rate dip won't cut it with voters who want action

Most Australians blame big corporations and not government for the rising cost of living so a lone interest rate cut won't sway their vote, polling indicates.

Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch

The new political party of billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer echoes the policies of US President Donald Trump by aiming to "make Australia great again".

State at war with watchdog over $11.7b budget blowout

State at war with watchdog over $11.7b budget blowout

State at war with watchdog over $11.7b budget blowout

State at war with watchdog over $11.7b budget blowout

The Victorian government is questioning the integrity of the financial watchdog in a bid to dismiss billions of dollars in updated major project cost figures.

Black Hawk helicopters to join Australian defence fleet

Black Hawk helicopters to join Australian defence fleet

Black Hawk helicopters to join Australian defence fleet

Black Hawk helicopters to join Australian defence fleet

Twelve Black Hawk helicopters will be used for emergency and counter-terrorism operations in the ADF, after being fast-tracked from the United States.

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Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks with top US officials in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war.

PM denies rate cut will impact election timing

Anthony Albanese remains coy on when Australians will head to the polls, after the Reserve Bank delivered cost-of-living relief for mortgage holders.

Calls for 'deeper focus' on Indigenous economic policy

The federal government must "rebalance and re-prioritise" social and economic policy to help close the gap, a First Nations group says.

Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.

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Disgraced MP 'never asked for a dollar' from $48m deal

Former Liberal MP Daryl Maguire says he never expected payment for his part in a multimillion-dollar property deal he helped broker.

Hefty prison terms in anti-Semitism, racism crackdown

Multiple states are beefing up vilification laws in a push to curb anti-Semitism and other racist crimes, but some groups are worried they are an overreach.

Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people

Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.

Nurse-to-patient ratios changes arrive after long delay

Improved nurse-to-patient ratios will be inscribed into state law after they were delayed because the funds were used to settle a protracted nurses' pay deal.

PM derails call to intervene in bitter trains dispute

Back-up plans are being made ahead of a hearing over a long-running dispute between a state government and rail workers amid calls for federal intervention.

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

Date finally set for Brisbane Olympic stadium reveal

A 2032 Olympic stadium plan is set to finally be revealed, ending years of speculation over what will take centre stage as the Brisbane Games' marquee venue.

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